Outdoor Club

Welcome to Outdoor Club! We believe that the exploration of the natural world is a birthright we all share irrespective of age, background or ability. We also believe that there is so much to be gained from supporting and encouraging the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and environmental stewards. If you agree, we'd love to help you set up an Outdoor Club in your school!

Greg Lais, Executive Director, Wilderness Inquiry

Wilderness Inquiry is on a mission to connect everyone to the magic of the outdoors, operating on the belief that exploration of the natural world is a birthright we all share irrespective of age, background or ability. One way to connect your school to the outdoors is to set up an Outdoor Club with the help of Wilderness Inquiry. Outdoor Clubs are extracurricular clubs base...

Wilderness Inquiry is on a mission to connect everyone to the magic of the outdoors, operating on the belief that exploration of the natural world is a birthright we all share irrespective of age, background or ability. One way to connect your school to the outdoors is to set up an Outdoor Club with the help of Wilderness Inquiry. Outdoor Clubs are extracurricular clubs based in a school that allow kids, along with their teacher, to learn more about outdoor adventure including camping and wilderness skills. Outdoor Clubs undertake a range of activities from gardening to nature hiking to mountain biking to overnight camping trips (the opportunities are endless!)

At the beginning of the school year, Outdoor Clubs meet and determine their activities each month. Wilderness Inquiry provides a suite of resources and tools to help with this planning and where a Club needs additional support/equipment, they reach out to local organizations to help.

Young people, especially in urban areas, are more disconnected from their natural environment than previous generations and without active intervention now, we risk alienating the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and environmental stewards from the natural resources closest to them. Participation in Wilderness Inquiry activities has been shown to promote greater integration and inspire greater confidence and independence among young people. So why not get started today and set up an Outdoor Club in your school, fill in this short form to get started!

We have found these ‘learning by using nature’ programs extremely effective in helping students . . . accelerate the recovery of credits needed to be on track for graduation

How to get involved

Time:
2 hours per week for weekly activities, plus 2 days for the year-end experience

Any school can start an Outdoor Club as an extracurricular activity. Clubs usually meet once a month and arrange all sorts of activities throughout the school year. Why not get started today and bring the magic of outdoor learning to your school!

5 Steps

Recruit StudentsAssess outdoor amenities/resources in your areaMake a plan for the yearCommunity service/ environmental service projectSet up a year-end culminating experience for your club

Who?

Is a TeacherIs passionate about the outdoorsBelieves in the importance of helping young people explore the natural world